Notices for Sunday 18 June
SECOND SUNDAY OF TRINITY
Readings
Genesis 18.1–15; Romans 8.12-17; Matthew 9.35—10.8
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is livestreamed at 9am each morning (Mon-Thu). You can also attend in person on a Mon at Pip & Jim’s, on Tue at St. Christopher’s, on Weds at Emmanuel and on Thu at St. Peter’s.
Live-stream: www.facebook.com/pipandjims or via our website: www.stpetersleck.org
Daily Prayer App
If you have a mobile, then you may wish to download the Daily Prayer app (available from Daily Prayer (chpublishing.co.uk)), which will have the services the readings for the day.
Live Streams
The live-stream for the 10am service this week will be available from: www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/stpetersleckhampton
COVID Arrangements
Please continue to hand sanitise on entry and respect a social distance; face coverings are now optional.
CALENDAR of events
Click here to see upcoming events
REST IN PEACE
Please let Revd Gary or Revd Jacqueline know if there is anyone who has died recently so that prayers can be offered for them and their family.
PARISH GIVING
The parish giving scheme provides St. Peter’s with a regular income and a means with which to plan ahead. You can join by phoning 0333 002 1260. If you would like more information please take a look at www.parishgiving.org or email Peter Marlow peter.marlow@softcopy.co.uk. You can also support St. Peter’s by making an online donation at: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/7930.
Prayer Requests
Please email these to the Parish Office, Revd Gary or to Revd Jacqueline.
PRAY FOR UKRAINE
Please continue to keep all those affected by the war in Ukraine in your prayers. You can still donate using the DEC link below: www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal. See our website Noticeboard if you would like to be involved in the Ukranian Family Support Group.
SUDAN
Father God, we lift up Sudan and pray for stability in the region and a path of peace. Bring justice and healing to this divided land, we pray. Amen.
Click to donate to the UNICEF appeal:
https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/sudan-appeal/
*PRAY FOR TURKEY AND SYRIA*
In the wake of the deadliest and most powerful recorded earthquake to hit Turkey in decades.
Click to donate to Christian Aid’s appeal:
https://give.christianaid.org.uk/donate/CAM-004766
Prayers for these areas of concern and others can be found on the prayer page on the website.
THE CHALICE
The chalice has returned.
You are very welcome to make your own decision as to whether to receive the bread alone or the bread and the wine. If you prefer not to drink from the chalice, then please make your way back to your seat after receiving the bread. Intinction (the practice of dipping your own bread into the wine of the chalice) has been prohibited in the Church of England.
JUNIOR CHURCH IS BACK!
Father’s Day Craft activities will be running in church this
Sunday.
Going forward, the usual pattern will be:
1st Sundays – Activities in church
2nd Sundays – Breakfast Church in the Cottages
3rd Sundays – Junior Church in the Cottages
All children are welcome – pre-schoolers should bring a carer with them.
If you have any queries or would like to be on the Junior Church team, please contact Liz Johnson via the Parish Office.
PETERTIDE PICNIC
Sunday 2 July at 12 noon
There will be a celebratory picnic in the Cottages garden. Bring your own picnic – Strawberries and cream will be provided.
And afterwards, you can pop next door to…
SUE RYDER OPEN GARDENS
Sunday 2 July, 11am – 4pm
Admission £5, Children free. Light refreshments.
LITTLE PEBBLES
Tuesdays from 10-11.30am in the Cottages. Please take a look at the Little Pebbles Facebook page for a taste of what goes on!
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
South Cheltenham Youth for secondary school age young people meets on Tuesdays during term time at Emmanuel Church, GL53 7NT from 7-8.30pm to play games and discuss the big questions of life. Click here to see term dates.
Abbie Marsh, the team Youth Worker, can be contacted at abbie@cnc.church or on 07708 540732. The socials are:
@southcheltyouth
http://facebook.com/southcheltyouth
Could you join our Youth Team?
Whatever your age or talents, if you are interested in exploring joining our youth team, we would love to hear from you. Contact Abbie abbie@cnc.church for more information.
PASTORAL CARE @ ST PETER’S
To find out more about the work of our ‘Pastoral team’, click here. If you, or someone else, is in need of any help or support. You can also speak to the clergy team or a churchwarden on any Sunday!
Need a lift to Church? Please let one of the Churchwardens or a member of clergy know.
FREE POTS AND CONTAINERS!
At the back of Church on top of the wooden chest there are a number of pots and containers no longer required by the Flower Guild. If you would like any of them please feel free to take them. Veronica Biddle.
LLHS ARCHIVE AFTERNOON
Sun 16th July, 2-4pm at St Peter’s Leckhampton
Local History Society is holding an archive afternoon. Come and browse historical information about our locality. Teas will be served in the cottages in aid of Family Space, a local charity.
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
See the latest green and eco tips on our Eco Church webpage.
Churchyard Maintenance
If you can spare an hour or two every so often, to help with grass cutting and other jobs around the churchyard, then please let Brad know via the Parish Office.
Recycling in Gloucestershire
The council has a webpage containing a lot of information about recycling locally (including information about repair and charity shops):
https://www.gloucestershirerecycles.com/
Fairtrade Shea Butter
The growth of Fairtrade shea butter in West Africa means more women entrepreneurs upping their income, investing in their communities and coming together to stand up for women’s rights. Shea butter is an ingredient in many everyday beauty, wellness and cosmetic products, including sunscreen, lipstick and soaps, so there’s opportunities for all sorts of companies to be part of this story.
Can you ask your favourite beauty brand to start using Fairtrade shea butter?
‘Tag’ the brand on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to invite them to make their product even more ethical! Not sure how to ‘tag’ or not on social media? Visit the Fairtrade Foundation webpage to find out how to get involved.
INTRODUCTION TO QIGONG
A gentle mindful stretching practice:
- 9-10 am at the Cottages (Garden)
- 10th June till 15th July inclusive
- £55 for 6 sessions
Contact Jo jo@jojoy.co.uk or call 07577 547755. Places still available (see flyers in church/online).
MIDWEEK COMMUNION
The next midweek Holy Communion will be at St Christopher’s at 10.30am on Tue 20th June and will be followed by refreshments. Click here for more info.
CRAFT GROUP
The Craft Group meets on Wednesdays at 10am in the
Cottages. All are welcome to join, even if just for a ‘cuppa’ and a chat.
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to everyone who continues to support CCP. A grand total of 57.6kgs was collected in May. You can also donate directly here. Email gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com if you would like to arrange a home collection.
REFRESHMENTS ROSTER
If you can help with refreshments after the 10am service occasionally, please add your name to the list in the Cottages. All newcomers very welcome. Any queries please get in touch:
Ro Baillie or Joey Kerr-Wilson via the Parish Office.
CARETAKER VACANCY
at St. Philip & St. James, Leckhampton
15 hrs/week £10,000/a.
Together with our Venue Manager, our Caretaker will ensure the smooth running of the church building. They will be responsible for the care, maintenance and preparation of the building to enable the effective use of our shared space by church and community users.
More details here:
SCHOOL GOVERNOR VACANCIES
Foundation Governors needed for Leckhampton C of E Primary School
The 3 foundation governors, appointed by The Diocese of Gloucester, work with the vicar of St. Peter’s to promote links between the school and the church as well as serving alongside governors appointed by parents, staff and the local authority.
- 4 year term
- 2 vacancies
- Training provided
- Time commitment variable – about 4-6 hours/month (term time only)
Chat to Jane Allison (01242 239975/07964 326274),
Sue Marlow (01242 581661) or Rev Gary to find out more.
See St Peter’s website. for more info.
And finally…
This Sunday, 18th June, is Father’s Day when we think about either our own fathers, or those who have played a father-like role in our lives.
Father’s Day is often full of mixed emotions, led by the experiences each of us have had; do pray, therefore, that God our Father, will bless all in their joy or sadness today. Revd Gary.